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Mycoses in India--study in Madras

A Kamalam, A S Thambiah, M Bagavandas

    Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Mycoses, fungal infections, are common in Madras, affecting over 13% of skin conditions. Dermatophytoses and pityriasis versicolor correlate with environmental factors like temperature and humidity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Mycology
    • Dermatology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Mycoses represent a significant portion of dermatological diagnoses in Madras.
    • Fungal infections constitute over 13% of all diagnosed dermatoses over a three-year period.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the incidence and epidemiological patterns of mycoses in Madras.
    • To explore correlations between fungal infections and environmental factors.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of dermatological diagnoses over a three-year period.
    • Correlation analysis with environmental data including temperature, humidity, and rainfall.

    Main Results:

    • Dermatophytoses (tinea corporis, tinea cruris) and pityriasis versicolor showed seasonal peaks in May and October.
    • A significant correlation was found between these mycoses and elevated temperature, humidity, and rainfall.
    • Dermatophytoses were most prevalent in individuals aged 10–30 years, except for tinea capitis (1–10 years).
    • Males were more frequently affected by most mycoses, with exceptions including tinea axillaris, candidiasis, and piedra.
    • Piedra and deep mycoses exhibited low incidence rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Fungal infections are highly prevalent in Madras, with distinct seasonal and demographic patterns.
    • Environmental factors significantly influence the incidence of common superficial mycoses.
    • Targeted public health interventions and patient education may be beneficial, particularly during peak seasons.

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